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Yukon teenagers get conversion therapy banned in territory

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A group of teenagers have successfully lobbied the Yukon government to ban conversion therapy, the first territory to do so.
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Yukon begins rollout of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

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Dr. Brendan Hanley, Yukon's chief medical officer of health, describes the enthusiasm for the vaccine and the territory's plan to reach urban and rural residents.
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Yukon First Nation celebrates new Lands Act 

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The Kwanlin Dün First Nation, Yukon's largest, is celebrating the finalization of its modern Lands Act. The act allows the First Nation, the territory's largest private land owner, to allocate settlement land to its citizens.
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Business owners in Whitehorse oppose parking rate increase

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In Whitehorse, those pesky parking tickets just got more annoying. For the first time in almost two decades, the city has increased the fees.The move isn't sitting well with some business owners. George Maratos reports.
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Three Yukon communities receive money to reduce risk of wildfire

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The Yukon and federal government are spending $17 million over the next eight years to help reduce risk of wildfire in Whitehorse, Teslin and Haines Junction. The money will go toward building fire breaks and trimming trees.
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Water licence renewal hearings begin for Whitehorse hydroelectric dam

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The Yukon Energy Corporation is looking for a licence renewal for its Whitehorse hydroelectric dam. The Yukon Water Board is holding a public hearing that started on Wednesday. Representatives from First Nations and the Yukon government...
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Speed limits in Whitehorse could soon go down to 40 km/h

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The default is currently 50 kilometres per hour within city limits. City and council says the changes would improve safety. Cali McTavish has the story.
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Man pleads guilty to charges linked to death of Whitehorse cyclist

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Adam Lougheed pleaded guilty to driving while prohibited, dangerous driving causing death and failing to remain at the scene of a fatal crash. That's in relation to a hit-and-run last June that killed Joseph Morrison.
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Developer looks for zoning amendment to add retail complex to Whistle Bend in Whitehorse

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Whistle Bend is the fastest growing neighbourhood in Whitehorse. There are currently no places to buy food or essential items in the area. Northern Vision Development is looking to build a retail space to change that.
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These families moved 1,200 km so their kids could play competitive hockey

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Parents of athletes in remote communities across northern Canada can be faced with a difficult decision: stay in their home with their support network, or uproot everything and move to give their a child a chance to play competitively....
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2026 Arctic Winter Games host society gets new home in downtown Whitehorse

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Organizers moved into the space earlier this week and, as they told us, it's a big step in preparing for the North's largest sporting event.
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Tree planters start planting 232,000 aspen seedlings for Whitehorse fire break

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It's part of a plan to replace the drier conifer trees in the area with aspens, which hold more water. The CBC's Gordon Loverin stopped by to talk with the team about the project.
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Yukon launches new family physician residency program in a bid to attract more doctors

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Launched in partnership with local health professionals and the University of Alberta, the government is hoping to attract and retain doctors in the territory. The first participant will be a new graduate who grew up in the Yukon.
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Yukon launches new family physican residency program in a bid to attract more doctors

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Launched in partnership with local health professionals and the University of Alberta, the government is hoping to attract and retain doctors in the territory. The first participant will be a new graduate who grew up in the Yukon.
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3 Whitehorse breweries to attend Haines Beer Festival, apprehensively

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The Haines Beer festival is this Saturday. After some discussion among the local businesses all 3 agreed to make the trip. The CBC's George Maratos tells us more.
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Fire closes Whitehorse's Selkirk Elementary School

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School superintendent Christine Franes sent an email to parents Friday morning, asking them to pick their kids up from the soccer field behind the school as soon as possible. Emergency vehicles and school busses were spotted at the...
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Whitehorse man faces extradition to U.S. on murder, robbery charges in Oregon

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The U.S. wants a Whitehorse man to be extradited to Oregon in relation to a homicide case in the state. Cole Sinclair faces a number of charges, including first-degree murder. Jackie Hong reports.
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Sights, sounds and smells of Whitehorse's Fireweed Community Market

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It's officially that time of year again, when Whitehorse smells like fresh doughnuts, local veggies and optimism. The Fireweed Community Market is back. CBC's Virginie Ann dropped by Thursday to check it out.
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Equipment sterilization problem at Whitehorse hospital seems OK now, officials say

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The Whitehorse hospital says it’s once again able to safely sterilize surgical instruments. This marks the end of the two-month disruption. Gabrielle Plonka has the story.
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Delegates of Arctic security conference say North is still friendly with America

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When it comes to Arctic security, the North is still friendly with the United States. That was one of the messages out of a different conference in Whitehorse today. Gabrielle Plonka has the details.
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Almost 2,000 Yukoners eligible for claims under Canada's First Nations child welfare system suit

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First Nations families can claim money for being discriminated and broken apart under Canada's First Nations child welfare system between 1991 and 2022. As Virginie Ann tells us, the Council of Yukon First Nations is expecting to see...
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News of federal funding cut overshadows National Advisory Committee event in Whitehorse

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The federal government is cutting more funding aimed at helping in the search for unmarked graves at former residential schools. It's money communitites have been relying on for years now. Caitrin Pilkington reports.
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Mental, emotional and spiritual wellness in the face of climate change

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That was the focus of a two-day summit in Whitehorse which wrapped up today. Virginie Ann has more.
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Why homebuilders remain nervous in Whitehorse

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Building permits are a key part of getting housing built. The City of Whitehorse is confident it can process them quickly this year. It's trying to avoid a repeat of last summer's permitting backlog. Joseph Ho tells us about the city's...